Poilievre vows to tackle unemployment, cost of housing in address to young Canadians

By Canadian Press on October 30, 2025.

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre addressed young Canadians at an event in Toronto tonight, arguing that the Liberals are sacrificing their future.

Speaking at a podium with a sign that says “Jobs. Homes. Hope.,” Poilievre criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney and his government, highlighting that the prime minister has yet to make a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump to end tariffs.

The opposition leader also condemned Carney’s recent speech at the University of Ottawa where he said the fall budget will spur “unprecedented” levels of private sector investments, but warned that sacrifices are in store.

Poilievre says youth have sacrificed more than those in past generations because of “Liberal policies” and is vowing the Conservatives will help tackle issues like unemployment and the cost of housing.

Ahead of next week’s federal budget, the Conservatives have sent out fundraising emails to supporters saying there could be an early election and warning the party “must be ready.”

Several Conservative MPs attended the event, with many young people standing behind Poilievre carrying signs carrying messages such as: “Don’t sacrifice my future.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 30, 2025.

Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press